Ranch and Cheddar Cheese Ball

THROW-BACK BACON, RANCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL12 slices good quality thick-cut bacon2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temp8 oz. finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 c. sour cream¼ c. minced fresh chives¼ c. Tabasco1 (1-oz.) pkg. ranch dressing seasoning mixKosher salt, black…